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Rain stopped play in the opening Test between India and South Africa here on Wednesday. (Photo:BCCI/Twitter)

Rain halts play during India's opening Test against South Africa

Heavens opened up during the break, delaying the start of the post-tea session at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA...

2 Oct 2019 3:07 PM IST

After an early bump, Rohit Sharma wasted no time in getting back to what he does best, scoring plenty of runs. (Photo: Twitter/ BCCI)

IND vs SA 1st Test: Rohit Sharma hits first century as Test opener

There was a lot of debate earlier whether or not he could perform in the longest format, but he has managed to prove...

2 Oct 2019 1:56 PM IST

The T20I series between the two sides was levelled after South Africa won the 3rd T20I. (Photo: AFP)

IND VS SA 1st Test: Virat Kohli wins toss, India to bat first

The Kohli led side is currently leading the World Test Championship points table with 120 points.

2 Oct 2019 9:30 AM IST

Ahead of the three-match Test series against India, South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj hopes to seek inspiration from Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to showcase consistency for his team. (Photo:AFP)

Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja inspires Keshav Maharaj

Maharaj has been a consistent starting man in South Africa playing XI ever since his debut against Australia in 2016.

2 Oct 2019 8:59 AM IST

India will be looking to dominate South Africa after win the away series against West Indies convincingly. However, after the West Indies series, the selectors needed to address a few areas of concern before the series against the Proteas. (Photo:AFP)

India aims to script history if it manages to win Test series versus...

This is India's first Test series at home after defeating West Indies 2-0 in October, 2018.

1 Oct 2019 4:31 PM IST

South African captain Faf du Plessis has learnt his lessons from the disastrous tour of India four years ago and hopes the teams young members will emerge as improved cricketers after the current Test series, beginning on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Faf Du Plessis says he has 'learnt' lessons from 2015 tour

South Africa had no answer to the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, losing the four-match series 0-3.

1 Oct 2019 3:37 PM IST

Wriddhiman Saha and Ravichandran Ashwin have been included in the playing XI for the first Test of the three-match series against South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

India announce playing XI for first Test against South Africa

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the playing XI of the Indian team one day before the start of the...

1 Oct 2019 2:37 PM IST

After Indias squad for the home series against South Africa was announced, the chairman of selectors MSK Prasad had clearly stated that Rohit Sharma would be give a chance to showcase his abilities during the Test series against South Africa. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma confirmed as opener for India in Tests vs South Africa

Virat Kohli said that Sharma's promotion to the opening slot in Tests could end up making the line-up 'more lethal'.

1 Oct 2019 1:58 PM IST

Virat Kohli requires another 281 runs in 41 innings to be the fastest player to achieve this historic landmark. Currently, Sachin Tendulkar is the fastest batsman 21,000 runs, and he achieved the feat in just 473 innings, while Brian Lara is the second-fastest to touch the milestone (485 innings). (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli on brink of breaking big record in home Test series vs...

While, when it comes to Captain Virat Kohli, record comes and goes in each and every match that he plays.

1 Oct 2019 1:43 PM IST

Rishabh Pant undoubtedly has shined brightly in the Test format, but former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani thinks that Wriddhiman Saha should be in the Test squad for the second and final Test match against West Indies. (Photo:AFP)

IND vs SA: Wriddhiman Saha to start for India, Rishabh Pant dropped

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has confirmed that Wriddhiman Saha will start instead of Pant.

1 Oct 2019 1:00 PM IST

Rohit Sharma, who recently amassed 648 runs in the 2019 World Cup, may well be the best hitter of the white ball, but the same cant be said, when it comes to the longest format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma aims to save Test career when India lock horns with South...

The build-up to the experiment has not been ideal to say the least with Rohit failing to score in South Africa's sole...

1 Oct 2019 11:32 AM IST

Ajinkya Rahane, Indias Test vice-captain, was under pressure to perform in the West Indies and he delivered with an 81 and 102 in the first Test in Antigua. (Photo:PTI)

Ajinkya Rahane reveals bowling combo for 1st Test against South Africa

There is a definite spring in Ajinkya Rahane's steps after he ended a 17-Test run of not scoring a hundred, a no which...

1 Oct 2019 10:04 AM IST